EPA v. Pelican Oil Company

Case summary

Violations code: Inspections required by 40 CFR Part 112 are not in accordance iwth written procedures developed for the facility. Written procedures and a record of inspections are not maintained for three years. No training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges. No training on the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Spill prevention briefings are not scheduled and conducted preiodically. Secondary containment appears to be grossly inadequate. Inadequate secondary containment, and/or rack drainage does not flow to catchment basin, treatment system, or quick drainage system. Access penalty code: $1250.00

Defendants (1)

• Pelican Oil CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PELICAN OIL COMPANY

  825 WEST FIRST STREET, KAPLAN, VERMILION PARISH, LA, 70548

  Registry ID: 110014411877

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pelican Oil Companyentered 2003-03-10

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,250

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-12-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-03-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-03-10Final Order Issued